Sermons about Running The Race

Fear

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 3, 2019

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This message is about fear and how our thoughts of fear generates the actual feelings of fear which we act on. God has not given us a spirit of fear and this message discusses how His Word addresses fear in our lives.

FEAR Scriptures: 2 Timothy 1:7; Luke 12:22-32; 1 John 4:18 • You drive to the wrong side of town by mistake and when you realize where you are your heart starts racing. Why? • You receive a phone call from the IRS leaving you a message asking you to call them ASAP and it’s not a scam caller and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Luke 12:22-32, 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Completely (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 22, 2021

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Matt. 8:26 says that Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the waves, and it was completely calm. It wasn't just somewhat calm, but completely calm. What are some other ways the bible use the word, complete?

COMPLETELY (part one) Last week, in my sermon on sleeping in heavenly peace, I talked about the boat story, where Jesus was sleeping on a cushion while the disciples were battling the storm. Matt. 8:26 says that Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the waves, and it was completely calm. I thought ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-12, John 17:20-23, Philippians 2:1-2, Acts 20:21-24, John 4:31-34 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enduring An Exhausting Endeavor

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Nov 13, 2007

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This message seeks to encourage God’s people to faithfully endure the hardships of the Christian life, as good soldiers of Jesus Christ.

Enduring An Exhausting Endeavor Text: Heb.12: 1c “…let us run with patience the race that is set before us.” Intro: Today we celebrate Veterans Day. This holiday was formerly known as Armistice Day, which commemorated the signing of the Armistice (truce, or peace agreement) that ended World ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Inner Strength

Contributed by Roger Roark on Jun 8, 2007

based on 11 ratings

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Where does our inner strength come from, to help us live a Godly life?

Inner strength- by Roger Roark Ephesians 3:14-21 and Acts 7:54-60 . Ephes. 3:14-21 (nlt ) When I think of the wisdom and scope of God’s plan, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, [15] the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. [16] I pray that from his glorious, unlimited ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Goal Of A Disciple? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005

based on 27 ratings

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The GOAL: make disciples who will make disciples What it will take: The Dedication of a Soldier; the Discipline of an Athlete; the Diligence of a Farmer

Discipleship Series # 6 (#5 unavailable) What is the Goal of a Disciple? II Timothy 2:1-6 SCRIPTURE READING: II Timothy 2:1-6 INTRODUCTION: David Glass was the CEO of the Wal-Mart from 1988 – 2000. Back in 1962, he heard that a guy named Sam Walton was about to hold the grand opening for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Neighborly Advice

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 17, 2010

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This sermon examines the parable of the Good Samaratan and gleans principles that are pertinent for Christian living.

NEIGHBORLY ADVICE LUKE 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION Sam Ross, a writer and traveler, was taking a trip through England. Weary and thirsty, he came upon a small unpainted house standing on a hill. Near one side of the road was a signpost that pointed to a path and also a sign that read: “Come in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Our Goal Is To Live A Holy Life

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 26, 2010

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How to live a holy life

Acts 19:1-6 While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled through the interior provinces. Finally, he came to Ephesus, where he found several believers. [2] "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" he asked them. "No," they replied, "we don't know what you mean. We haven't even ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Life Is Difficult Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 25, 2012

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Sermon #4 in the Truths we must believe series extracted from "Truths we must Believe" by Dr. Chris Thurman. Truth #4 is "Life is Difficult" and companion texts are John 16:33 and Gal. 6:7-8.

Title: Life is Difficult Series: TRUTHS We Must Believe #4 CHCC: August 26, 2012 John 16:33; Galatians 6:7-8 INTRODUCTION: In this series on TRUTHS we must believe, we’ve examined 3 truths so far: To err is human; You can’t please everyone; and last week Ronnie talked about the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Go The Distance: Subtitle: The Rocks Are Crying Out

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Nov 3, 2008

based on 7 ratings

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Are you willing to go the distence in your walks.The Rocks are crying out that Gods Word is true. Jesus is coming really soon. Are you going the distence?

I Will Go The Distance Subtitle: The Rocks Are Crying out John 15:18-25 18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. 19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning Through Examples

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 18, 2013

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If we do not heed to Paul's warnings by alluding to the poor examples set by Israel and straighten our path, we are walking on very thin ice.

Opening illustration: Commercial aircraft carry two flight-data recorders called “black boxes.” One logs the performance and condition of the aircraft in flight, and the other records the conversation of the crew with air-traffic controllers on the ground. These boxes are insulated to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Growing In Grace Together”

Contributed by Austin Calder on Apr 21, 2020

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Grace is a terribly misunderstood word and defining it sufficiently is very difficult. Some of the most detailed theology textbooks do not offer any concise definition of the term. Someone came up with this acronym: GRACE is God’s---Riches--- At---Christ’s---Expense.

That’s not a bad way to characterize grace. One of the best-known definitions of grace is only three words: God’s unmerited favor. A. W. Tozer expanded on that idea by saying, “Grace is the good pleasure of God that allows him to bestow benefits on the undeserving.” The key word in what have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Living In His Presence

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2018

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We make choices everyday, but the most important decision we make is to wither we will let the Lord into our lives.

Living in His presence Deuteronomy 30:11-20 Introduction- Last week, we looked at worship. What worship looks like and what it does for us as we worship God. We saw that the worship of God will change our lives if we would enter into worship not as an event but as a lifestyle. We saw that we ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Believe Week 17 - Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2015

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Believe week 17 looks at Spiritual Gifts

Believe 17: Spiritual Gifts February 15, 2015 A few years ago Neiman-Marcus was selling 3 Ford Taurus cars built by Roush Racing, and driven by Mark Martin in NASCAR races. The car was being sold for those men who have everything. It was a Father’s Day special. What do you think this car ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me 'living Water'

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 22, 2017

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Jesus once again proves that he brings salvation to all people when he meets the Samaritan woman at the well

So he came to a Samaritan city called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired out by his journey, was sitting by the well. It was about noon. A Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.” ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Episcopal

Help Others On The Road Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2012

based on 2 ratings

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Concern, ministry, love

HELP OTHERS ON THE ROAD Gal. 6: 1-10 (p826) January 30, 2011 INTRODUCTION: I remember a couple of years ago being at Mom's on a Friday to cut grass and the riding lawn mower wasn't acting right…and before you call me a womp about using a riding mower…it's almost 3 acres. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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